Future Fisher

This image was captured at the Richmond Marina. I like the diversity of people and they don't mind being painted and photographed.

Girlfriend Fishing

Whenever I'm in Richmond I have to go down to the pier to sketch the people fishing. They ignore me sitting or squatting in the corner sketching and taking photos and video. The group varies depending on the day or time you show up. It's always a diverse group and a chill mood until someone catches something. I was able to film a man catching an eel. Of course the video is shaky because I was excited. On this particular day a little girl was catching "all the fish" as one of the guys below would report to me as I was leaving. I had photographed them earlier as they approached the pier

I didn't realize who they were until I uploaded the photos that day.

False Bravado Or Self Care?

We encountered these young men while enjoying an afternoon stroll/sketch session at the marina. I immediately got a sense of false bravado as they walked past us. Of course being a Black woman I gave the customary chin "what's up" as we passed....strictly out of habit. Of course I turned around and took photos as they walked away.

This was the initial sketch. I was attracted to the lines and postures.

Turkey Geese 1

Birds and people are similar subjects. Both move around and frustrate the hell out of your artistic ego. They both force you to use your memory muscle. These geese were hanging out at the Richmond marina in January of this year. Pam warned me not to get too close because they can be aggressive. I listened to her advice.

Building Side Flowers

A scene from San Francisco. I was attracted to the flowers that covered the side of the building. This of course is a study for a larger piece. I love flowers and buildings so it will be fun to explore the image further.

Sketchbook share Richmond, California Marina

Haunted History

I was drawn to the structure because of the mysterious upper porch in the shadows. This painting is part of my Charleston, South Carolina series of structures and people.

Sketchbook share.

Look At Me

A painting made at the Richmond marina earlier this year. I was attracted to the tree because it's structure and light said "look at me". This is one of the few oil paintings that I produce a year. A major detractor for me with oil paint is solvents. On occasion, I paint with them because I have always liked the texture of the paint.

A sketch while I waited for my haircut.

Bay Side Rocks And Shrubs

Of course I paid a visit to the Richmond marina while I was in California. I spent time painting the various vessels in addition to the landscape. The different shades on the rocks are what attracted me to the scene. Garza Papel paper and Daniel Smith watercolors were the products I utilized.

Little Island

I have painted this view many times and it still inspires me. The Daniel Smith palette is what I used and I worked on a quarter sheet of Sanders Waterford paper. The pigment fell just right onto the surface because I worked on wet paper that I let dry in between layers. I liked the island and the hills in the background.

Bridge Too Big

11 by 15 inches One battle that I constantly fight when I am painting on site is proportions. In reality the bridge is smaller than the land masses. I guess I just focused too much on the bridge. Every piece even the failures are good because its mileage outside which I think only makes one a better painter. I really enjoyed just letting the paint do its own thing with the paper. Good paper and paint always make the experience so much better.

This is a page from my sketchbook. I was waiting for my order at Green Mesquite. These two men were sitting at the counter eating.

Single Engine

As I was finishing up this piece a seagull flew by and I added it as a finishing touch. The original plan was to make the painting about the clouds. The birds are part of a marina so they should be stars too. I used Daniel Smith watercolors and Canson Montval Watercolor paper (124.4 lbs Rough).

About The Sky

I treated myself to about $100.00 worth of new watercolor paper when I was in California. This is gray toned paper. I worked wet on wet and used gouache to make the cloud stand out. We were hanging out at the Richmond Marina. I took my a watercolor palette loaded with Daniel Smith watercolors. They are my current favorites.